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 Gladiolus

Crocheting an Amigurumi Gladiolus: A Charming Craft Project

Welcome to my blog! Today, I want to introduce you to a very special Amigurumi project: a crocheted gladiolus. This beautiful flower is not only a great gift but also a charming decoration for your home. Let’s dive into the world of Amigurumi and discover why this crocheted gladiolus is a must-have for every crochet enthusiast.

Why a Crocheted Gladiolus?

Gladioli are magnificent flowers symbolizing strength, integrity, and remembrance. An Amigurumi gladiolus can bring these positive qualities into your life. Their elegant shape and vibrant colors make gladioli perfect motifs for Amigurumi projects.

The Perfect Eye-Catcher for Your Home

An Amigurumi gladiolus is a wonderful decoration for your home. Place it in a vase on the dining table, on a shelf, or on a dresser. Its lively appearance adds color and freshness to any room. Especially in a living room or on a windowsill, a crocheted gladiolus creates a loving and warm atmosphere.

Personalized Design Options

The great thing about Amigurumi is that you can customize each project to your liking. The gladiolus can be crocheted in various colors—from classic pink and white tones to bold, cheerful shades like red, purple, or yellow. You can also embellish the flowers with beads or glitter for a special touch. This way, each crocheted gladiolus becomes a unique piece.

A Wonderful Gift

Handmade gifts are always special. A crocheted gladiolus shows that you’ve put effort and time into creating something unique. Whether for a birthday, Christmas, or as a small token of appreciation, an Amigurumi gladiolus will bring a smile to anyone’s face. Especially for flower lovers and crochet fans, this is an extraordinary gift that comes from the heart.

The Joy of Crocheting

An Amigurumi gladiolus is not only a beautiful end product but also a fulfilling craft project. Crocheting this flower can be a relaxing and creative break from everyday life. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, working on this gladiolus will bring you joy and enhance your skills.

Conclusion

An Amigurumi gladiolus is more than just a decoration. It is a manifestation of creativity, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. Whether for yourself or as a gift for someone special, this crocheted gladiolus brings joy and a touch of magic to any household.

Follow my blog for more crochet projects and inspiring ideas! If you want to share your own crocheted gladioli or other Amigurumi figures, feel free to leave a comment. I always appreciate your creative contributions and suggestions. Thank you for your support, and happy crocheting!

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Crochet Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Crochet yarn: Green and the color of your choice for the blossom.
• Crochet hook: Suitable size for the yarn.
• Floral wire: Silver or gold with a diameter of 0.35 mm.
• Stem wire: Green with a diameter of 0.8 mm.
• Aluminum wire: Green with a diameter of 3 mm.
• Floral tape: Green, 12 mm wide.
• 5 stamens per flower in yellow.
• Yarn needle, scissors, wire cutters, flat-nose pliers, fiberfill, hot glue.

Instructions for a Gladiolus Blossom

Two blossoms will be crocheted.

Small Petal (Make 3)

Crochet in rows with sc, starting each row with a turning ch.

1. With the chosen blossom color, chain 1 and make 1 turning chain.
2. Row 1: 2 sc in the initial chain. (2)
3. Row 2: Increase in each sc. (4)
4. Row 3: Increase in the first and last st. (6)
5. Rows 4-10: 6 sc in each row. (6)
6. Row 11: Decrease in the first and last 2 sts. (4)
7. Row 12: Decrease in every st. (2)
8. Row 13: 2 sc. (2)

Place a 20 cm piece of silver or gold floral wire along the outer edge. Crochet around the petal with sc, incorporating the wire. Crochet 3 sc at the tip.

(Optional: Crochet the starting tail with the wire to secure both ends. This saves weaving in ends.)

Twist the wire ends together. Trim to 5 cm.

Large Petal (Make 3)

Crochet in rows with sc, starting each row with a turning ch.

1. With the chosen blossom color, chain 1 and make 1 turning chain.
2. Row 1: 3 sc in the initial chain. (3)
3. Row 2: Increase in the first and last st. (5)
4. Row 3: Increase in the first and last st. (7)
5. Row 4: Increase in the first and last st. (9)
6. Rows 5-11: 9 sc in each row. (9)
7. Row 12: Decrease in the first and last 2 sts. (7)
8. Row 13: Decrease in the first and last 2 sts. (5)
9. Row 14: Decrease in the first and last 2 sts. (3)
10. Row 15: 3 sc. (3)
11. Row 16: Decrease all 3 sc together. (1)

Place a 30 cm piece of silver or gold floral wire along the outer edge. Crochet around the petal with sc, incorporating the wire. Crochet 3 sc at the tip.

(Optional: Crochet the starting tail with the wire to secure both ends. This saves weaving in ends.)

Twist the wire ends together. Trim to 5 cm.

Sepal (Make 3)

Crochet in rows with sc, starting each row with a turning ch.

1. With green yarn, chain 1 and make 1 turning chain.
2. In the initial chain, make 2 sc. (2)
3. Row 2: Increase in each sc. (4)
4. Row 3: Increase in the first and last st. (6)
5. Rows 4-7: 6 sc in each row. (6)
6. Row 8: Decrease in the first and last 2 sts. (4)
7. Row 9: Decrease in every st. (2)
8. Row 10: 2 sc. (2)

Place a 20 cm piece of green or gold floral wire along the outer edge. Crochet around the sepal with sc, incorporating the wire. Crochet 3 sc at the tip.

(Optional: Crochet the starting tail with the wire to secure both ends. This saves weaving in ends.)

Twist the wire ends together. Trim to 5 cm.

Assembling the Gladiolus Blossom

Form a ring with the 3 small petals and twist the wire ends together. Arrange the 3 large petals around the small petals, alternating the positions, and twist all wire ends together. (Using flat-nose pliers can help.)

Wrap the wire ends with floral tape.

In the center of the flower, attach 5 stamens with a drop of hot glue.

Instructions for a Gladiolus Bud (Make 2 or 3)

Inner Bud Petal (Make 3)

Crochet in rows with sc, starting each row with a turning ch.

1. With the chosen blossom color, chain 1 and make 1 turning chain.
2. In the initial chain, make 2 sc. (2)
3. Row 2: Increase in each sc. (4)
4. Rows 3-8: 4 sc in each row. (4)
5. Row 9: Decrease in every st. (2)
6. Row 10: 2 sc. (2)

Place a 15 cm piece of silver or gold floral wire along the outer edge. Crochet around the petal with sc, incorporating the wire. Crochet 3 sc at the tip.

(Optional: Crochet the starting tail with the wire to secure both ends. This saves weaving in ends.)

Twist the wire ends together. Trim to 5 cm.

Outer Bud Petal (Make 3)

Crochet in rows with sc, starting each row with a turning ch.

1. With green yarn, chain 1 and make 1 turning chain.
2. In the initial chain, make 3 sc. (3)
3. Row 2: Increase in the first and last st. (5)
4. Rows 3-6: 5 sc in each row. (5)
5. Row 7: Decrease in the first and last 2 sts. (3)
6. Row 8: 3 sc. (3)

Place a 20 cm piece of green or gold floral wire along the outer edge. Crochet around the petal with sc, incorporating the wire. Crochet 3 sc at the tip.

(Optional: Crochet the starting tail with the wire to secure both ends. This saves weaving in ends.)

Twist the wire ends together. Trim to 5 cm.

Assembling the Gladiolus Bud

Slightly roll the inner bud petals and form a ring, twisting the wire ends together.

Arrange the 3 outer bud petals around the inner petals, alternating the positions, and twist all wire ends together. (Using flat-nose pliers can help.)

Wrap the wire ends with floral tape.

Green Leaves (Make 2 or more)

Crochet in rows with sc, starting each row with a turning ch.

1. With green yarn, chain 1 and make 1 turning chain.
2. In the initial chain, make 2 sc. (2)
3. Rows 2-4: 2 sc in each row. (2)
4. Row 5: Increase in each sc. (4)
5. Rows 6-15: 4 sc in each row. (4)
6. Row 16: Decrease in every st. (2)

Place a 45 cm piece of green or gold floral wire along the outer edge. Crochet around the leaf with sc, incorporating the wire. Crochet 3 sc at the tip.

(Optional: Crochet the starting tail with the wire to secure both ends. This saves weaving in ends.)

Twist the wire ends together. Trim to 5 cm.

Top Green Bud

Crochet the bud in rounds with sc. Close each round with a sl st.

1. With green yarn, chain 2.
2. Round 1: 4 sc in the second chain from the hook, join with sl st. (4)
3. Round 2: Increase in each sc. (8)
4. Round 3: 8 sc. (8)
5. Round 4: Increase in every 2nd sc. (12)
6. Rounds 5-13: 12 sc in each round. (12)
7. Round 14: Decrease in every st. (6)

Finish and cut the yarn, leaving a 10 cm tail.

Final Assembly

Fill the bud with fiberfill until it feels firm.

Insert a stem wire into the bud. Close the bottom of the bud with the tail yarn.

Strengthen the stem wire with a matching length of aluminum wire and wrap both together tightly with floral tape starting from the bud.

Starting from the top, attach the slightly opened buds and green leaves in your preferred order, followed by the fully opened flowers, wrapping each wire end tightly with floral tape